§ 32. Mr. Sorensenasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he has considered the communications from Leyton and other education committees respecting an undesirable restriction in the manufacture of children's boots and shoes; and whether he is satisfied that the supply of this class of footwear will be adequate in the future?
§ Mr. LytteltonThe answer to the first part of the Question is, Yes, Sir; but I would add that the education committees 1071 who have made representations to me about the manufacture of children's boots and shoes appear to have relied on a communication addressed to them by the trade, for the information contained in which I cannot accept any responsibility. In reply to the second part, I would refer the hon. Member to the reply which I gave to the hon. Member for Chesterfield (Mr. Benson), on 6th May.
§ Mr. SorensenAm I to understand that the impression conveyed by this trade association is quite unwarranted and unjustified?
§ Mr. LytteltonAs far as it is possible to secure it, we have arranged that the output of children's footwear should be the same as in 1940, with no serious shortages occurring.